Brooklyn Critical Mass

Critical Mass is a monthly celebration of bicycles and other nonpolluting means of transportation, exercising our right to the road. Critical Mass is a movement, not an organization; no two riders participate for exactly the same reason. Brooklyn Critical Mass started rolling in 2004.

Cost: Free

Takes place the second Friday of the month. Meet at Flatbush Ave & Prospect Park West.

Central Park Moonlight Ride

This is a fun, relaxing auto-free ride through Central Park. Enjoy the tranquillity of the park & its beautiful ponds & waterways: a nature lover's dream.The ride moves at a very leisurely pace with a few stops to enjoy the scenery. We usually finish before midnight, back at Columbus Circle. Total mileage is under 10 miles. We do not require lights (although if you have them you should bring them), and any kind of bike will work. Totally safe. Bike guides front & rear.

Cost: Free

Takes place first Friday of the month. Meet at 59th St & Central Park South.

Central Park to Riverside Ride

Join us on bicycles or skates for a totally safe, magical, evening ride in Manhattan. As with our Moonlight Rides, we'll share the tranquillity of Central Park, plus we'll add the grand vistas of the Hudson River from Riverside Park. The scenic tour continues down the greenway to the lovely pier where bicycles are welcome. After that, it's a pleasant ride through streets back to Columbus Circle.

Cost: Free

Takes place the last Saturday of the month. Meet at 59th St & Central Park South.

Critical Mass

Critical Mass is a spontaneous celebration of what our streets could look like. This fun group ride encourages new cyclists and creates safer streets and new green infrastructure. Strap some music to your bike and make sure to bring the appropriate lights and bells. Check the event calendar for additional meet-up points.

First Friday Ride in Union Square Park

First Friday Ride is a monthly celebration of pollution-free transportation as a way to create safer streets for human beings! A fun and inclusive group bicycle ride through the streets of New York City at a leisurely pace. Route to be determined by participants.

Group Trail Ride with Peak Bicycle

Group ride on a 7-mile trail through Cunningham Park, weather permitting. We recommend that you have ridden this challenging trail before. You must wear a helmet during the ride, and please arrive no later than 8:15 am.

Prospect Park Moonlight Ride

"The Prospect Park Moonlight Ride is opened to bikers and skilled skaters. Meet at 9 p.m., Grand Army Plaza, on the second Saturday of the month, every month. This is a safe, peaceful ride that visits many of the little-known treasures the park has to offer. Rain at 8:45 pm cancels the ride, period. Snow is good!!!

Cost: Free

Takes place second Saturday of the month. Meet at Flatbush Ave & Prospect Park West.

Bicycling

You may use any of Parks' recreational spaces, except tennis courts, without a permit. However, if a permit holder arrives with a valid permit in hand, you must vacate the field or court. An individual must have a season permit or single-play ticket to use Parks' tennis courts.

Bicycling

Team and league sports provide a great opportunity to get fit, socialize, and have fun. Some leagues are casual, while others are more competitive. Email or call the leagues below to find out more about your local team and its players.

Borough: ManhattanAge: AdultType: Cycling in Highbridge ParkThe New York City Mountain Bike Assocation offers free timed races over the Summer to participants of all ages. Races are typically start at 6:00pm and are weather permitting. Exact dates and times will be posted this spring on our website. Phone: 917-885-5843 | Email

Boroughs:Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten IslandAge: AdultType: BicyclingNew York Cycle Club is a recreational non-profit cycling organization operating in the heart of New York City.
The Club organizes weekly rides, weekend trips, training programs, monthly club meetings and special events for bicycle enthusiasts. Our volunteer leaders offer Club rides at all levels year-round. It is a club and open to anyone for the price of membership($22). We accommodate all ride levels. Join us to get fit, make new friends, explore some of the most beautiful routes in the tri-state area, and have the most fun possible on a bike!Phone: 212-966-7206 | Email

Boroughs:Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten IslandAge: AdultType: BicyclingWe do recreational rides for cyclists of all ages (minors must be accompanied by an adult). We ride on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All of our rides are free and we do not have a membership fee.
Check our website for details or email us.
Phone: 212-838-2141 | Email

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